This is a video podcast for language learners of English. The podcasts is simple, I ask a question, I answer it, and then I ask for your answers. 

What's Your Opinion?

Here's today's news. Please share your thoughts at the end when I ask a question.
You can check the script at the link provided.

今日(きょう)のニュースです。最後(さいご)に質問(しつもん)をしますので、感想(かんそう)を聞(き)かせください。スクリプトはリンクで確認(かくにん)できます。

■高校生がVRで木を切る仕事を体験 - High school students experience tree cutting work through VR -
https://www3.nhk.or.jp/news/easy/k10014506851000/k10014506851000.html

NEWS for beginners - Native Japanese Accent -

VRで木を切る仕事を体験 - experience tree cutting work through VR -

Hey guys! 你好, Welcome to Veronica's Chinese Channel！ In today’s lesson, we are going to learn how to say “how are you” and how to answer it in Chinese.

Veronica's Chinese Channel

 How are you? 你好吗？

Türkiye'nin en özel yerlerinden biri olan Kapadokya...

Your Turkish Friend

Bölüm 3-Kapadokya

本州の北のはし、青森県には今から5000年以上前の村の遺跡があります。この時期として規模は最大で、そこには500人以上の人が住んでいたのではないかと言われています。何で？あんなに冬が厳しいところに、住めるの？と関西出身の私は不思議でなりませんでした。でも、青森を知れば知るほど、暗くて重い印象だけではないことが分かりました。私とハルカちゃんが発見した、「陽気な青森」の話をぜひ聞いてください。

スクリプトは⁠こちら⁠。
https://chivalrous-wallaby-f5c.notion.site/23-5000-17840209bb43800b975ac5688e9d230c?pvs=4
楽しみ方は⁠こちら⁠をご覧ください。
https://chivalrous-wallaby-f5c.notion.site/S2-1114d60c575442768615bc975767fd41?pvs=4
りんご食べたい…

すずまりの日本語「きき耳ずきん」S2

第23話　5000年前から住めたわけ（青森）

The next creepy installment of this fantastic Roald Dahl story. Enjoy!

Stories to Stimulate!

The landlady part 3

The boardroom shimmered with anticipation. It was our moment – the chance to present our green energy solution to a potential billion-dollar partner.  Months of research and development hung in the balance.  As CEO, I knew the presentation had to be flawless.

Flashback six weeks.  We'd made the initial contact with them, but our initial proposal was met with a lukewarm response.  Their feedback – "unclear goals" and "lack of data-driven evidence."  It was a harsh lesson.  We'd underestimated the importance of clear communication.

This time, we went all in on preparation.  We drilled down on their specific needs, tailoring our presentation to address their environmental goals and cost-saving projections.  Data became our mantra.  Charts, graphs, and case studies were meticulously crafted to showcase the impact of our technology.

Anticipating questions was paramount.  Our team planned every scenario, rehearsing responses until they were clear, concise, and confident.  Even the presentation slides – clean, visually appealing, and focused on the message – became a communication tool.

Fast forward to the meeting.  My opening statement resonated.  It wasn't just about our technology; it was about a shared vision for a sustainable future.  The data painted a compelling picture, each statistic linked back to the investor's needs.  When questions arose, our team delivered prepared, impactful responses.

The atmosphere shifted.  Their executives leaned forward, engaged.  The follow-up discussions were lively, brimming with possibilities.  We left that day with a handshake and a renewed sense of optimism.

Weeks later, they signed the partnership agreement.  Looking back, it wasn't just our technology that won them over.  It was the preparation, the clear communication, and the confidence we exuded. In business, effective communication is the bridge between good ideas and successful partnerships.  And that bridge is built on preparation.

The Global Professional Podcast

Preparation is Key - A Business Story - EP 25

【北海道Hokkaido生活】
〈#152〉1月30日月曜日　天気/晴れ　気温/-14℃ 


函館市/はこだてし
五稜郭公園/ごりょうかくこうえん
・春に向け桜のせんてい作業をした
・桜の花がきれいに咲くために、枯れた枝などを切る。
・だいたい1500本の桜
・作業員が木にはしごをかけて、枝を切った。

［単語］
向け/むけ…ために
せんてい…必要のない枝などを切ること
作業/さぎょう…仕事をすること
枯れる/かれる…ふるくなる
作業員/さぎょういん…作業する人
はしご…高いところに登るための道具
かける…置く

レッスン待ってます♪

北海道Hokkaido生活 for Japanese learners

〈#152〉春に向けさくらの枝を切る

🎙️ New Episode Alert: "Cancelling an Appointment" 🗓️❌

🎧 Welcome to another episode of our language learning podcast, where we bring you practical dialogues to improve your skills! In today's episode, you'll be listening to a conversation between a patient and a receptionist at the Danforth Dental Clinic. 🗣️✨

👥 Characters: Maria (the patient) and the Receptionist

🗒️ In this dialogue, you'll have the opportunity to learn expressions and vocabulary related to canceling appointments, understanding cancellation policies, and rescheduling. Pay close attention to how Maria handles the situation politely and how the receptionist provides assistance and information. 📝🤝

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